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Engineering at University of South Alabama

Engineering at University of South Alabama

If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of South Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL.

Online Class Availability at University of South Alabama

Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Of 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of South Alabama

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Alabama’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Alabama #3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #6 of 8
Best Value Southeast (Region) #81 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #118 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #385 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #618 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Alabama #3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #6 of 8

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of South Alabama

Graduates of University of South Alabama’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of South Alabama
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,474
2 years $63,123
3 years $73,096
4 years $81,926
5 years $91,820

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama earn a median of $81,926, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of South Alabama

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama comes in at $26,029.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at University of South Alabama pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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